Only because it’;s cheap! Actually cane sugar is probably a more reliable way to go, as other readers seem to be telling me they have mixed results from beet sugar. In general if the package doesn’;t say “;Pure Cane Sugar”; on it, it’;s probably beet sugar. A lot of generic packaged sugar is beet sugar. - Joe

Reading this last night brought tears to my eyes, for you, your family and those suffering through this tragedy in AZ. This piece is beautiful, heartfelt and filled with great advice for all of us. Thank you for sharing it.